It was a very hot day when I arrived at the Budge in 1 1/2 hour before check-in. I had hoped I could check in early but was told that even though the room was ready, I would need to pay a $10.00 early check in fee. I decided against paying the early check in fee and instead used the money on something to eat at a restaurant across the street while waiting for check-in time. It was an unpleasant experience since I have stayed at several other hotel/motels in Redwood City where I have been able to, not only check-in early many times, but also never been asked to pay an early check-in fee. That, along with another negative experience, made it a not-so-pleasant stay.